Planning

Provision of Health and Social Care Community Equipment

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Health and Social Care Community Equipment," intending to facilitate the supply of essential medical equipment throughout various regions of the United Kingdom. This planned procurement, following an open procedure, is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and potentially extend until 31st March 2030. The procurement involves a contract valued at approximately £14.4 million gross, with an anticipated award period starting on 20th February 2026. Interested parties must note that the tender submission period concludes on 2nd February 2026. This procurement is classified under the public authority sub-central government category and aims to support health and social care initiatives within the designated regions, leveraging Gloucestershire Equipment Loans Service (GELS) for distribution.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in the manufacture and distribution of medical and assistive equipment, to grow their involvement in public health procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on inclusivity and framework agreements. Companies that offer innovative solutions in health care logistics and equipment provision, including mobility aids, bathing equipment, and daily living aids, will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to the enhancement of independent living solutions, thereby expanding their market influence and operational footprint across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Health and Social Care Community Equipment

Notice Description

Introduction: Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is reviewing how it sources Health and Social Care community equipment. We are looking to better understand the market and see what we can learn from it to support the development of the service. To support us to progress this work we would like to invite providers of community equipment to complete the below questionnaire to support GCC to further develop knowledge of the market, offering feedback and any creative suggestions on how to achieve our vision. Background: Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities have a statutory duty to provide community equipment to support individuals with care and support needs. In Gloucestershire, this responsibility is fulfilled through the Gloucestershire Equipment Loans Service (GELS), an in-house service operated by Gloucestershire County Council. GELS enables health and social care professionals to prescribe and arrange the loan of equipment to residents of all ages across the county, supporting the prevent, reduce and delay aims of the Care Act by helping them to live independently at home and support daily living. The logistics and distribution functions of GELS are managed directly by GCC within the Adult Social Care Directorate, ensuring integrated service delivery and alignment with broader care and support strategies. Types of Equipment Supplied: Mobility aids (e.g. walking frames, wheelchairs) Bathing and toileting equipment (e.g. shower chairs, commodes) Beds and mattresses Mobile hoists and slings Daily living aids (e.g. perching stools). This contract will be split into Lots, which are yet to be determined.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract can be extended for 2 periods of up to 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073257-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdpactivitylog@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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